Media PC
Have been talking to Kevin about putting together a media pc for me. Looks like I get one made for just under $600. It would:
- receive record digital TV (especially with FreeView coming in next year);
- play DVD/CD/MP3 media;
- be connectible to the local network (and thereby the net), which means
- I could record stuff on it and watch/copy/play it on my study pc, or vice versa
- watch youtube and other Internet TV (like iview), and/or play streamed media (like DIG or Shoutcast)
- move my existing DVD player and VCR into my bedroom to connect with the TV there; and
- burn stuff I've recorded for later access.
Been thinking about this idea for a while, since the cheap set top box I was using died. TiVo and DVD recorders had their attractions, but this seems like the most flexible arrangement I could have. I might watch a lot of TV (I'd be lying if I said I didn't) but I'm selective about what I do watch. This would give me many more options as well.